Second Gotthard road tunnel given the go-ahead
26 September 2014SWITZERLAND - Parliament has paved the way for a second road tunnel through the Gotthard in central Switzerland, according to national press. Voters are likely to have the final say on the issue in a nationwide ballot.
Following a debate that took place yesterday, the House of Representatives agreed to drill an additional shaft and renovate the existing road tunnel after more than 30 years in operation.
The Senate had approved the bill in March.
The renovation and building project, scheduled to begin in 2020, is expected to cost some CHF 2.7bn (USD 2.9bn).
